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Can a developer buy a council member lunch?

Gifts to local officials are capped each year. Anything above the limit has to be reported — by name, date, and dollar amount.

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California's Political Reform Act sets annual gift limits for local officials and requires public disclosure above the threshold.

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#GiftLimits

Can a developer buy a council member lunch?

Gifts to local officials are capped each year. Anything above the limit has to be reported — by name, date, and dollar amount.

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